Spanish Phrase
Pregúntale al profe sobre eso.
Meaning
Literally, 'Ask the teacher about that.' It’s a direct, informal request to someone to pose a question to the teacher concerning a specific matter that has already been mentioned.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual school settings among classmates when you want a peer to ask the teacher for clarification or information about a topic you both know.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Pregúntalealprofesobreeso
Imperative + Indirect Object Pronoun
In affirmative commands, indirect object pronouns (le, les) attach to the end of the verb with an accent to preserve stress.
Contraction a + el = al
The preposition 'a' plus the masculine singular article 'el' contract to 'al', used before masculine nouns.
Colloquial 'profe'
'Profe' is an informal, friendly abbreviation for 'profesor' commonly used by students.
Preposition 'sobre'
'Sobre' means 'about' or 'on' and introduces the topic of the question.
Demonstrative 'eso'
'Eso' refers to something previously mentioned or understood from context.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedes ayudarme con la tarea?
Can you help me with the homework?
Claro, pero primero pregúntale al profe sobre eso.
Sure, but first ask the teacher about that.
✕Common Mistakes
Pregúntalo al profe sobre eso.
‘Preguntar’ takes an indirect object pronoun (le/les), not a direct object pronoun (lo/la).
Pregúntale al profe sobre eso.
While correct, many learners overuse 'sobre' when 'acerca de' sounds more natural in formal contexts.
↔Alternatives
Pregunta al profesor acerca de eso.
Ask the professor about that.
Hazle una pregunta al profe sobre eso.
Make a question to the teacher about that.
Consulta al profe sobre eso.
Consult the teacher about that.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking schools, students call their teachers 'profe' as a sign of camaraderie. While perfectly acceptable among peers, avoid 'profe' in formal written communication or when speaking to the teacher directly; use 'profesor' or 'maestro' instead.